lorimer

American  

[lawr-uh-mer] / ˈlɔr ə mər /

Also loriner

noun

1. a craftsperson who makes hardware for harnesses and riding habits, as bits or spurs.

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lorimer British  

/ ˈlɒrɪnə, ˈlɒrɪmə /

noun

1. (formerly) a person who made bits, spurs, and other small metal objects

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Etymology

Origin of lorimer

1175–1225; Middle English < Anglo-French; Old French lor ( e ) mier, lorenier, derivative of lorain harness strap < Vulgar Latin *lōrāmen, for Latin lōrāmentum strap, equivalent to lōr ( um ) strap, thong + -ā- generalized from v. derivatives + -mentum -ment; -er ², -ier ²

Example Sentences

Michaela Lorimer, one of the Butlin's managers in charge of selecting candidates, says it is "really tough" to cut people from the process.

From BBC

Co-researcher and pain expert, UniSA's Professor Lorimer Moseley says the research marks a significant milestone for understanding and treating CRPS, offering hope and new avenues for patients and healthcare professionals alike.

From Science Daily

Leeds still carried lasting scars from their 1967 FA Cup semi-final defeat by the Blues, in which they felt they had a perfectly good Peter Lorimer free-kick ruled out.

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Mrs Lorimer died in 2022, before she was able to clear her name.

From BBC

The BBC Disclosure programme also hears from the family of convicted postmistress Caren Lorimer, the latest case to be referred to the Appeal Court in Scotland.

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